Pasta with Asparagus

Very Healthy
Health score
82%
Pasta with Asparagus
25 min.
4
342kcal

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Discover the delightful and nutritious world of Pasta with Asparagus, a recipe that boasts a impressive 82-point health score and is celebrated for its "Very Healthy" attributes. This dish is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a fantastic addition to your diet. Perfect for those seeking a quick and wholesome meal, it can be prepared and ready to serve four persons in just 25 minutes.
With a moderate calorie content of 342 kcal per serving, this recipe can effortlessly fit into various meal plans. It's versatile enough to serve as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish, making it a reliable go-to for many occasions. The harmonious blend of ingredients, including 8 ounces of angel hair pasta, 1.5 pounds of fresh asparagus, 0.3 cups of chicken broth, and 0.5 teaspoons of crushed red pepper, among others, promises a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Prepared with a focus on health, this recipe uses 0.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring a balanced and nutritious meal. The recommended equipment is simple - just a frying pan, and in no time, you'll be savoring a dish where protein accounts for 19%, fat for 21.28%, and carbs for 59.72% of the caloric breakdown.
Dive into this delicious and nutritious recipe that promises not just a meal, but a journey into health, flavor, and simplicity. Let the Pasta with Asparagus be your next culinary adventure!

Ingredients

  • ounces angel hair pasta 
  • 1.5 pounds asparagus fresh trimmed cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 0.3 cup chicken broth 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 0.5 pound mushrooms fresh sliced
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet.
  3. Saute asparagus in the pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth and mushroom slices; cook 3 minutes more.
  5. Drain pasta, and transfer to a serving dish. Gently toss pasta with asparagus mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan and crushed red pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories342kcal
Protein19%
Fat21.28%
Carbs59.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.5
Glycemic Load
18.4
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.853043727253%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
9.7mg
Kaempferol
2.36mg
Quercetin
23.78mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:342kcal
17.1%
Fat:8.32g
12.8%
Saturated Fat:2.68g
16.76%
Carbohydrates:52.52g
17.51%
Net Carbohydrates:46.48g
16.9%
Sugar:5.92g
6.58%
Cholesterol:11.17mg
3.72%
Sodium:287.05mg
12.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.72g
33.43%
Selenium:49.5µg
70.72%
Vitamin K:73.4µg
69.91%
Manganese:0.84mg
41.85%
Copper:0.68mg
33.77%
Vitamin B2:0.56mg
32.7%
Phosphorus:324.96mg
32.5%
Vitamin A:1468.48IU
29.37%
Folate:109.12µg
27.28%
Iron:4.79mg
26.61%
Fiber:6.04g
24.16%
Vitamin B3:4.75mg
23.73%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.15%
Potassium:680.89mg
19.45%
Vitamin E:2.66mg
17.73%
Zinc:2.58mg
17.17%
Calcium:166.38mg
16.64%
Vitamin B5:1.6mg
16.03%
Magnesium:63.86mg
15.97%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.48%
Vitamin C:10.72mg
12.99%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.24%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.17%
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